Copper Canyon (Barranca del Cobre)

Deeper and wider than the Grand Canyon. The Copper Canyon (Barranca del Cobre) is a vast system of six distinct canyons in the Sierra Madre Occidental of northwestern Mexico. Hiking here is a journey into the ancestral home of the Rarámuri (Tarahumara) people, often regarded as one of the most famous long-distance runners. The trek from Creel to Divisadero over 3-4 days takes you from high-altitude pine forests down into subtropical canyon floors, crossing suspension bridges and passing remote cave dwellings. It is a world of vertical scale, ancient culture, and absolute solitude.

The trek to Laguna de los Tres is one of the primary day activities in Los Glaciares National Park, providing a close-perspective view of the granite massif of Mount Fitz Roy (3,405m). The route follows an out-and-back trail through mixed forest and glaciated valleys, passing the Piedras Blancas viewpoint before the final ascent. The journey is defined by a significant transition from the low-lying valley floor to the high-alpine environment of the lagoon, which sits directly below the main peaks.